For a semi-arid touch we visited Sedona, Arizona. The plant palette going from Phoenix to Sedona included desert and high desert natives and was a good representation of iconic desert flora.
I found myself back from the trip looking at my Arizona photos because such nice memories before turbulence (Coronavirus + personal stuff) helps me feel better and is A HEALTHY ESCAPE.
Heat Up your Garden Design with Red Garden Accents
When done right Red heats up like no other color in the garden. This fiery color, has the ability to move your eye towards it, and in a small garden setting this is especially powerful. HOW DOES THE COLOR RED AFFECTS YOU PHYSICALLY?
1. Increases enthusiasm. 2. Stimulates energy and can increase blood pressure, respiration, heartbeat, and pulse rate. 3.Encourages action and confidence.
Inexpensive Garden Decor Ideas that Will Unleash your Creativity
I had such a lovely weekend working on both early spring pruning and getting my outdoor patio area cleaned up: this was inspired by an early spring. With that, I wanted to share with you, a few easy ideas for kitsch garden decor and also open up the dialogue to how stuff happens in the garden, and that sometimes failure presents some fresh opportunities for change and aha moments…
Improve Curb Appeal with a Brightly Colored Front Door?
There’s something unforgettable about using a bold color paint on the front door of your home. Recently, I passed several outstanding front doors worth sharing. These doors called attention to themselves because they were very playful, bright and cheery. If that was their intent, it worked, I noticed them.
Japanese Garden Design
Several years ago I visited some of the most incredible gardens in Kyoto, Japan. On the more recent side, yesterday, I spent several hours at both the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco…
